Carcinogens are cancer causing chemicals. The compound named 1,4 dioxane is a carcinogen that causes liver and kidney problems, plus respiratory problems. The compound is created when ethylene oxide (also a carcinogen) is mixed with other chemicals to make them less harsh.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed manufacturing companies, that make over 8000 personal care products to use ethylene oxide to produce 1,4 dioxane. The FDA has been allowing this process to make shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, etc.

The FDA’s mission statement says they protect us from harmful chemicals. What a Joke! Instead of pulling 1,4 dioxane off the market or banning the compound, the FDA created a way for manufacturers to hide it from the consumer. Shame on FDA.

The easiest way for consumers to avoid 1,4 dioxane is to choose organic personal care products.